The map shows Alameda, Calif., an East Bay city in San Francisco Bay area of Northern California. The city has a harbor and port, and is known for its close proximity to entertainment and attractions.

Getting to Alameda by air includes the convenient Oakland Airport nearby and San  Francisco Airport not far away. Napa / Sonoma Wine Country are attractions to the north that are extremely popular with tourists.

Alameda is located in the County of Alameda, which includes popular Berkeley, Oakland, Pleasanton and San Leandro.

Made up of over 12 sq. miles, and nearly 60% of that being water, the city includes the Southshore separated from the Alameda Island proper by a lagoon. Not all of Alameda Island is part of the City of Alameda, however.  The small Coast Guard Island between Alameda Island and Oakland is also part of Alameda and is the home of Integrated Support Command Alameda.